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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 989.24 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 989.24 and 402.09 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 989.24 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/989.24 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 989.24 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 397,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,761.50/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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